Spain's Inflation Surges to 2.8% in December 2024
Spain's inflation unexpectedly surged to 2.8% in December 2024, exceeding forecasts and driven primarily by rising fuel and leisure costs, defying economists' predictions and raising concerns for 2025.
Spain's Inflation Surges to 2.8% in December 2024
Spain's inflation unexpectedly surged to 2.8% in December 2024, exceeding forecasts and driven primarily by rising fuel and leisure costs, defying economists' predictions and raising concerns for 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Public Opinion: Prioritize Domestic Issues Over International Affairs
A recent SCP study reveals that 63% of Dutch citizens want their government to focus less on international affairs and more on domestic problems like housing shortages, asylum, and high energy prices, mirroring similar sentiments in 2011 and 2018.
Dutch Public Opinion: Prioritize Domestic Issues Over International Affairs
A recent SCP study reveals that 63% of Dutch citizens want their government to focus less on international affairs and more on domestic problems like housing shortages, asylum, and high energy prices, mirroring similar sentiments in 2011 and 2018.
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40% Bias Score
Over 1,700 Migrants Arrive in Canary Islands Over Christmas
Over 1,700 migrants arrived irregularly in the Canary Islands over Christmas, adding to over 45,000 arrivals in 2024 via a deadly Atlantic route; 28 boats arrived in four days, with an estimated 9,700 deaths at sea this year, straining island resources and prompting calls for increased EU support.
Over 1,700 Migrants Arrive in Canary Islands Over Christmas
Over 1,700 migrants arrived irregularly in the Canary Islands over Christmas, adding to over 45,000 arrivals in 2024 via a deadly Atlantic route; 28 boats arrived in four days, with an estimated 9,700 deaths at sea this year, straining island resources and prompting calls for increased EU support.
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44% Bias Score
Georgia's Contested Presidential Inauguration Fuels Deep Political Divisions
Following a disputed election and widespread protests, pro-Russian Micheil Kawelaszwili was sworn in as Georgia's president on December 29th, while outgoing pro-Western President Salome Zurabishvili, who refuses to recognize the results, continues to lead the opposition.
Georgia's Contested Presidential Inauguration Fuels Deep Political Divisions
Following a disputed election and widespread protests, pro-Russian Micheil Kawelaszwili was sworn in as Georgia's president on December 29th, while outgoing pro-Western President Salome Zurabishvili, who refuses to recognize the results, continues to lead the opposition.
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48% Bias Score
Milanović Poised for First-Round Victory in Croatian Presidential Election
Croatia's incumbent president, Zoran Milanović, may win re-election in the first round with over 50% of the vote, according to an exit poll, defying pre-election forecasts, raising concerns about his pro-Russia stance, and potentially altering Croatia's foreign policy.
Milanović Poised for First-Round Victory in Croatian Presidential Election
Croatia's incumbent president, Zoran Milanović, may win re-election in the first round with over 50% of the vote, according to an exit poll, defying pre-election forecasts, raising concerns about his pro-Russia stance, and potentially altering Croatia's foreign policy.
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64% Bias Score
Georgia's President Zourabichvili Defies Kavelashvili's Inauguration Amidst Political Crisis
Following a disputed election and the suspension of EU accession talks, Mikheil Kavelashvili, a critic of the West, was sworn in as Georgia's president on Sunday, prompting the outgoing pro-EU president to leave the palace with supporters amid widespread protests.
Georgia's President Zourabichvili Defies Kavelashvili's Inauguration Amidst Political Crisis
Following a disputed election and the suspension of EU accession talks, Mikheil Kavelashvili, a critic of the West, was sworn in as Georgia's president on Sunday, prompting the outgoing pro-EU president to leave the palace with supporters amid widespread protests.
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Citizens Prioritize Domestic Issues Over International Affairs
A new study by the SCP reveals that 63% of Dutch people want their government to prioritize domestic issues over international affairs, citing concerns about housing shortages, asylum seekers, high energy prices, and the impact of EU regulations on farmers. This sentiment reflects a feeling of being...
Dutch Citizens Prioritize Domestic Issues Over International Affairs
A new study by the SCP reveals that 63% of Dutch people want their government to prioritize domestic issues over international affairs, citing concerns about housing shortages, asylum seekers, high energy prices, and the impact of EU regulations on farmers. This sentiment reflects a feeling of being...
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48% Bias Score
Georgia's President Defies Ruling Party, Sparking Nationwide Protests
In Georgia, President Salome Zourabichvili is refusing to cede power to Mikheil Kavelashvili, the ruling Georgian Dream party's candidate, citing the party's authoritarianism and undermining of democratic institutions, triggering widespread protests and raising concerns about Georgia's EU aspiration...
Georgia's President Defies Ruling Party, Sparking Nationwide Protests
In Georgia, President Salome Zourabichvili is refusing to cede power to Mikheil Kavelashvili, the ruling Georgian Dream party's candidate, citing the party's authoritarianism and undermining of democratic institutions, triggering widespread protests and raising concerns about Georgia's EU aspiration...
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52% Bias Score
Georgia's New President Sworn In Amidst Mass Protests
Mikheil Kavelashvili, a Georgian Dream party member, was inaugurated as Georgia's president on Sunday amidst widespread protests alleging election irregularities and the suspension of EU accession talks until 2028, prompting thousands of pro-European citizens to demonstrate against the new president...
Georgia's New President Sworn In Amidst Mass Protests
Mikheil Kavelashvili, a Georgian Dream party member, was inaugurated as Georgia's president on Sunday amidst widespread protests alleging election irregularities and the suspension of EU accession talks until 2028, prompting thousands of pro-European citizens to demonstrate against the new president...
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48% Bias Score
Milanovic Leads in Croatian Presidential Election; Runoff Expected
In the Croatian presidential election, former Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic leads with 37% support, likely facing Dragan Primorac in a January 12 runoff; key issues include high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages, with the election seen as a clash between the president and prime minister.
Milanovic Leads in Croatian Presidential Election; Runoff Expected
In the Croatian presidential election, former Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic leads with 37% support, likely facing Dragan Primorac in a January 12 runoff; key issues include high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages, with the election seen as a clash between the president and prime minister.
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48% Bias Score
Disputed Georgian Election Sparks Protests, Jeopardizing EU Aspirations
The inauguration of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, marked by allegations of election fraud and the absence of international observers, sparked widespread protests and raised concerns about the country's democratic trajectory and European aspirations; the government's decision to halt EU acc...
Disputed Georgian Election Sparks Protests, Jeopardizing EU Aspirations
The inauguration of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, marked by allegations of election fraud and the absence of international observers, sparked widespread protests and raised concerns about the country's democratic trajectory and European aspirations; the government's decision to halt EU acc...
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60% Bias Score
Ukrainian Advisor Calls for Stripping Hungary and Slovakia of EU Voting Rights
Mykhailo Podolyak, a Ukrainian presidential advisor, proposed stripping Hungary and Slovakia of their EU voting rights due to their consistent obstruction of EU initiatives, criticizing the EU's lack of decisive leadership and highlighting the tensions between Ukraine's desire for swift action and t...
Ukrainian Advisor Calls for Stripping Hungary and Slovakia of EU Voting Rights
Mykhailo Podolyak, a Ukrainian presidential advisor, proposed stripping Hungary and Slovakia of their EU voting rights due to their consistent obstruction of EU initiatives, criticizing the EU's lack of decisive leadership and highlighting the tensions between Ukraine's desire for swift action and t...
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72% Bias Score